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Infectious Mononucleosis #3
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is a viral infection causing high temperature, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. Infectious mononucleosis can be contagious if the infected person comes in close or intimate contact with another person through saliva or sexual contact.
Update Date: 12/11/2001 Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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